It's been ages since another voice shared the microphone on Higher Ideas Podcast - but here we are! Karim, a fellow-human and listener to the podcast, came to work with Ayahuasca for 2 weeks. We sat down for this chat, on the other side of the adventure!

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#086 - (Ayahuasca Report) The Eclipse Dieta

Updating you all on crazy ups and downs of life lately. Experience report from the latest Ayahuasca dieta, and some news on the apprenticeship!

Grab some earphones or good speakers, have a puff and some tea, and let me show you how Ayahuasca often sounds!

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#081 - Let There Be MUSIC!

It's Open-heart Sunday time again. Some updates on the state of life and the podcast in general, and introducing some musical content I've been working on! Along with a curious little recording I wanted to share...

After speaking for so long about Ayahuasca, it's about time to spend some time explaining just what 'the shaman' is. What makes them a shaman, what role they play in things, and how best to work with them.

Broadcasting from the Amazon! I drank Ayahuasca and met my 'clone'. He had been with me for a while, but this night the medicine chose to make me face him. Another useful Ayahuasca lesson for your consideration.

Broadcasting from the Amazon Jungle! A little spirit visited me when I drank Ayahuasca in isolation. What first felt like a little demon turned out to be a new friend. What could be called my first 'spirit pet' along the shamanic path.

Let's break into the bewildering and mysterious topic of 'spirit'. Beginning with implications of the animistic world view, and the theoretical existence of the 'Gaian Soul'; A consciousness behind global life on this planet.

There’s a ton of general information online about Ayahuasca. This episode explores “the rest”; layers that are just as important but receive less coverage. This episode is suited to those who know nothing about Ayahuasca and also those trying to inform themselves.

After over 2 years of hinting about 'the book', it's finally time to sit down and try to explain what happened to me in May of 2013. I traveled to the Amazon jungle to encounter 'Ayahuasca' and life would never be the same again.

The time has come to hit some turbulence in the ocean of personal experience; 'the scientifically impossible'. AKA: The Paranormal.

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#032 • The Fortress Of Science

In this episode we finally tackle Science! The issues around enshrining it as a religion and master of what is and is not real. It's also a study and warning on allowing one's mind to be trapped in any kind of box. Ego makes an appearance all over this episode, as the primary cause of taking refuge in such fortresses. Enjoy!

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#030 • The Degrees of Truth and Knowledge

Welcome to Season 2: We're jumping right into this new realm. Starting with a new way of looking at depth-of-thought, as well as a system for sorting Truth & Knowledge.

This episode marks the end of 'season 1' of Higher Ideas. There can be no more fitting subject to wrap up, and lead into Season 2, than EGO. Here I try to show you the face of your greatest enemy, and encourage you to engage it in battle! "Leggo your Egos!"

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#028 • Hello Universe: Live While You Can

Another enlightening conversation with a piece of the universe named Aleks, a very deep young woman I've had the pleasure to meet recently. Here we discuss the 9-to-5, various entertainment media, and most importantly, the prospect of dropping everything and living an adventurous life.

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#027 • Hello Universe: Personality

Another conversation with a piece of the universe today, in the form of 'Don'. Yet another awesome co-worker filled with gems of perspective. Today's topic turned out to be personality.

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#026 • Hello Universe: Adoption

Once again I call the universe via conversation with other people. What nuggets of enlightenment will we find today?

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#023 • Hello Universe: Artists

For the first time, Higher Ideas Podcast ventures out into the world in search of truth, through conversation!

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#022 • The Invisible Reef

What can be learned from a humble piece of dead coral, collected on a distant beach?

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#020 • The Shadow Side

Let's discuss the shadow side, and why it's important not to ignore it.

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#019 • Mother Mary Comes To Me (Marijuana)

Here I share with you an intimate story of suffering and salvation. Take from it what you will.

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#018 • Mind Yoga 1

Here I introduce the first mini-project on Higher Ideas: "Mind Yoga" - An experiment in creating a series of exercises to stretch the mind.

Two people reaching the same destination in different ways will arrive in completely different states. So what's more important: the destination, or the path? Let's explore this idea.

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#016 • War Paint

Finally wrapping up the OCCUPY saga section of the podcast, in this video for the first time show you my face (in the YouTube version)! But a face I haven't worn in a while. My OCCUPY face. My war face. The face that brought me out of myself, led to a permanent rebirth of self, and eventually created Higher Ideas podcast.

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#015 • Are Corporations The Problem?

After what must be 40 failed attempts at recording this one, over a couple weeks, it's finally done with! Here I ponder whether corporations are 'the problem', and look to narrow down a focused answer.

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#014 • Coincidence Overload

I share an amazing story of mind blowing coincidence (as shortly as possible). Within hours of experiencing it. Don't miss this one!

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#013 • What Is Love?

A quick jam, pondering the experience we call Love. Consider this one a peek at the kinds of deeper thoughts that will eventually become common fare here on Higher Ideas.

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#012 • Suicide And Society

Here I discuss a personal experience with the subject of suicide, and what pondering the experience taught me about society and activism.

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#011 • In Tense Conversations...

Discussing the benefits of intense conversations; the value of exposing oneself to views that disagree with your own.

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#009 • Let's Just Escape To Canada!

How often have you seen this comment when discussing serious problems in the USA; "Well there's always Canada!". This episode is for exactly those people. Giant storage facility discussed.

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#008 • The Power of Preaching Gray

Is there any power in taking the middle ground in an argument? Most people wouldn't think so. In this episode I tell the story of preaching grey to a rigid mind, and what came of it. Shout-out to Tom for his awesome podcast family welcome.

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#007 • Wisdom and Growth (Just Add Water)

Just a short one, to get a fresh thought out while it's pure. Hopefully it lifts some sails out there today. This one's dedicated to J, you understand how knowing you led me to this idea.

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#006 • (Occupy) Covert Agents?!

This time I tell the story of my run-in with what may have been a covert agent at my Occupy camp. Have a listen, and see what you think. Have you had a run-in with agents at a similar event? I'd love to hear about it.

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#005 • Decentralization vs Centralization

In this episode, I continue analyzing parts of my Occupy camp experience discussed in #002. Specifically the spectrum of centralization, and its properties. In this question we find the true nemesis of the occupy movement, and at the same time its greatest strength. I believe the tug of war between centralized and decentralized power is what's at the core of the battle brewing in society today.

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#004 • What Is A Leader?

In this impromptu 3am installment of the Higher Ideas Podcast (brought to you by insomnia & Alpha Brain), I go over my current burning thought: What is a leader? Where are the leaders? And something we can learn from of all places, Star Trek.

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#003 • Nother Ever Changes?

In this installment we discuss the common modern sentiment of "Nothing ever changes". Just how accurate is that?

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#002 • (Occupy) What's An Activist?

Here I discuss my experience at Occupy, what I learned from it, and a critical look at the word "Activist". Sorry for audio buzzing, last time I edit on bad earphones

I created this podcast to explore interesting views,
share novel ideas, sample fringe thoughts ... Everything from
forbidden power locked within yourself to taboo discussion that
shakes the foundations of human establishment and reality!!

Nothing is ever 'off-limits' here.
And there's only one agenda:
'Enlightenment'!

I
want to
help our world!
I have lessons to share.
I want every one of you to heal.
I want to see every human soul grow.
I want to see our global humanity 'grow-up'.
To that end, this podcast is meant to challenge you. (ZOMG 'LUMINATI!)
...And that's ok, because...